It is hard to believe but there is less than one week to go before I participate in the World Championships for the Age Group athletes in Vancouver, Canada!
(http://www.triathlonvancouver.com)
As strange as it sounds, yes I am going to participate; which being a Dutch national isn’t all that complicated, but I believe still very rewarding. It has been strange to start doing some triathlon training and racing here in the low-lands. The structure and approach is very different from what I had been used to in Australia, but I must admit I was very spoiled there with the highly experience coach and an excellent squad!
After return in NL, I started training again, having recovered from a serious stomach bug. I struggled with the flat roads and missed the hills straight away! I actually wasn't able to get average speed up as I was used to. I started swimming on my own because the swim lanes with the club were so crowded that it was like one big traffic jam. So overall it took a while to get accustomed to the new training schedule. I did some great rides in the south of the country, getting some hills in there, it was gorgeous and there will be some more hours down there! I did one race to see where I was at, and despite a rather poor time, I was happy with the progress I had made.
As Vancouver started to come closer, I had to start organising my entry, my race suit, which now has NED across the stomach! It’s a great suit, but of course made for the man…. and is extremely see-through…anyway.. I have managed to solve that!
The last weeks I have started to focus a bit more on speed work (sitting behind Dirk!) and some block session (bike-run) which has been going well, so all in all I believe I should be ready for the big race!
It will be great fun, as I get to catch up with all of the Tridents from Australia, see a good friend Mia, where we get to stay, and have a rewarding holiday with Dirk, who has been the great support through-out this long season..!
For those who are interested, the race is on Saturday the 7th, and I have to start Canadian time 7 25. There will probably some sort of live cast from the follow site:
Live TriCast
I think they might only show the finish, which should take all in all around 2 1/2hours.
Until next time
Anneke and Dirk
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